Diesel And Turbo Models

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Fig 1: Slave Cylinder Location - Diesel and Turbo Models

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1 - CONCENTRIC SLAVE CYLINDER (CSC)

The clutch release system (1). See Fig 1utilizes a slave cylinder of a concentric design, having all components fixed about the same axis. The concentric slave cylinder (CSC) is mounted to the inside of the clutch bellhousing and is serviced only as an assembly.

Fig 2: Concentric Slave Cylinder (CSC) Components

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1 - RELEASE BEARING

2 - BODY

3 - SEAL

4 - BOOT

5 - SPRING

6 - PISTON

The concentric design permits high efficiency, resulting in low and consistent pedal effort, as well as automatic adjustment to compensate for clutch disc wear. The CSC is a self-contained unit, consisting of a main body (2) and piston (6), spring (5), integrated release bearing (1), and a rubber boot (4). See Fig 2.